In a heavy pan melt the butter. Turn the heat to low. Add oinions and saute for 5 mins. Then, add tomatoes and cook for another 5 mins. Add carrots and saute. Add beets and cook for longer. Then, add potatoes. Add salt. Add the hot vegetable broth or water and boil. Then, lower the heat and simmer. When the vegetables are tender, turn the heat off. Season with pepper…